Bobj Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I love watching the stars. Its yakky here at the minute and has been raining most of the day, so not much to see tonight. Cal x Have a squiz at Scorpio, it comes up about 9PM. You will see the bright red Mars, below that is Saturn and to the right of Mars is Antares, the heart of the scorpion, one of the giant stars, about 100 times as big as our sun. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 It was a nice enough day with a fair bit of sun until about 3:00 pm when the clouds came back in from the Bass Strait and it's now blowing a gale. 16C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Been a bit rough today I hear? Lots of power out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Been a bit rough today I hear? Lots of power out. It was rough alright :laugh: Yes, many houses left with no power for a few hours but all fixed now. We were OK here but it was some storm while it lasted. The north coast received nearly 50 mm of rain so that'll keep the farmers happy. Today is as calm as can be and bright sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 The difference between the current weather in Sydney and Tasmania. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3573083/Warm-Sydney-autumn-continue-Great-Lakes-Launceston-records-snow.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Last 3 days temps in downtown Ball Bay, Qld...22 C to 28 C. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Last 3 days temps in downtown Ball Bay, Qld...22 C to 28 C. Cheers, Bobj. Lovely Bob - day temp very nice but I do like a nice cold night. I could cope with the heat during the day (within reason) but never got used to warm nights. Call me a wuss. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Lovely Bob - day temp very nice but I do like a nice cold night. I could cope with the heat during the day (within reason) but never got used to warm nights. Call me a wuss. :yes: That's what sends them troppo up there Jock :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 I've just got up. It's 6:30am and 9C - don't feel cold at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I've just got up. It's 6:30am and 9C - don't feel cold at all. It's just them Northern softies that moan when it drops below 20c Jock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 It's just them Northern softies that moan when it drops below 20c Jock. Some people love warm/hot weather and some don't. I've seen a few members who state 17C feels different here to 17C in the UK. Can't get my head round that. It's the same for goodness sake :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 No it's not .You can have dry heat,and humid heat/Wake up for goodness sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Well that would be warm,from were you come from,if your a real jock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Well that would be warm,from were you come from,if your a real jock. .................. and what's a real Jock eh? Somebody who walks around dressed in tartan singing along to the Corries? All this obsession with weather makes me laugh it really does. As long as I'm not in constant 30C and over or freezing in constant 10C or below I'm happy. The sooner you get back to the UK the better Zack. At least you'll be happy again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I never quite understand how it works but sometimes on the weather they say Temperature is 15 feels like 12 or something like that. If it is windy it can feel colder than it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 We had TORRENTIAL rain last night. It's 12C just now (7:30 am) and is supposed to reach 16C later on. The sun is shining after all that rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Brilliant day! Had a light frost and it's currently 7C at 9:45 am. Cloudless blue sky and no wind at all. It's forecast to reach 15C later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Frosty morning again here in Devonport. Not a cloud in the sky and 15C forecast for this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 We've had some brilliant sunny days after frosty nights. When I went out to hang washing on the line this morning there was a wallaby basking in the sun on the bank beyond the back fence. He stayed there for over an hour. All he needed were some sunnies and a hat! :cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 4.45 AM and 19C in Ball Bay, Qld. and overcast. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 We've had some brilliant sunny days after frosty nights. When I went out to hang washing on the line this morning there was a wallaby basking in the sun on the bank beyond the back fence. He stayed there for over an hour. All he needed were some sunnies and a hat! :cute: Frosty morning again here in Devonport. Not a cloud in the sky and 15C forecast for this afternoon. Warmer than here! Wind off the North sea was bitter today. I can't remember a June like this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 An overcast day and 14C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Hope you are dry and safe, Jock. I'm thinking you live fairly close to the river? Hoping you are not having to evacuate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Everything fine here thanks Skani. The wind and rain has eased and in fact it's not raining just now. Devonport received 60 mm in the 24 hours and my friend in Sheffield told me they received 163 mm. Everything a bit soggy - definitely going for a walk in wellies weather. Just been to check on the horses. Was worried about them but they are fine. This rain should be good for the hydro electricity dams. Did you get the storm in Hobart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 We've had rain here but not as much as you. However more heavy rain is predicted for later today and overnight. 50+ mm in my rain gauge since Saturday night - but about half that down in the city, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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